Bucks vs. Bulls

Our pace-correlation model’s focus on Chicago’s league-high tempo (104.2) is reinforced by a total absence of defensive resistance, as the Bulls enter today missing frontcourt anchors Jalen Smith and Patrick Williams. Milwaukee’s top-10 offensive efficiency remains potent despite Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) being ruled out for a 15th straight game, specifically following a 139-point outburst against New Orleans and a previous 131-115 track meet with Chicago on Feb 3. With the Bucks allowing 120.0 PPG over their last five and the Bulls yielding 121 in their most recent home loss, this matchup favors another high-liquidity over.